Blaxlands Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blaxlands Creek
Blaxlands Creek is a rural locality situated in northeastern New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. The topography of the area is predominantly characterized by undulating rural land, bushland, and agricultural properties situated near the watercourse from which the locality derives its name. Due to its remote and dispersed settlement pattern, the population is very small, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Clarence Valley region, which relies heavily on primary industries and lifestyle acreage.
Local life in Blaxlands Creek is defined by privacy, agriculture, and natural surroundings. There are no major commercial amenities, retail centers, or dense residential hubs within the locality itself; instead, residents rely on nearby regional centers such as Grafton for essential services, healthcare, schooling, and commerce. The surrounding environment supports activities such as hobby farming, beef cattle grazing, and outdoor recreation, with the local community participating in the wider rural networks of the Clarence Valley.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, following the exploration and pastoral expansion of the Clarence River basin. The locality, like much of the surrounding region, developed primarily around timber getting, agriculture, and pastoral leases. While it lacks major heritage-listed urban infrastructure, the landscape retains historical significance tied to early European land use and the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr peoples, who have a long-standing historical and cultural connection to the broader region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 113 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.